Zac Brown Band
Greatest Hits so Far... · 2008
Amp settings (as recorded)
The recording
The riff and acoustic layers of 'Toes' were captured during the foundational recording sessions for the Zac Brown Band. Zac Brown relies on his custom Taylor nylon-string guitars for the signature acoustic-driven sound. In studio contexts, these are frequently tracked through high-quality acoustic preamps or direct injection with post-processing to manage the acoustic-electric frequency profile, ensuring the guitar sits prominently in the dense country mix.
Tuning
Eb StandardRecording Signal Chain · 4 items
Custom Nylon-String Prototype
Taylor
Lead and Rhythm Acoustic
Signature nylon-string with longer scale length for Eb tuning
PZ-Pre
Radial
Acoustic Preamp
Used for natural acoustic reproduction
GE-7 Equalizer
Boss
Boost
Used for hard-picking passages
65 Super Reverb
Fender
Amplification
Used in live/studio settings; often split dual-amp setup
Tone Characteristics